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AD53 CTS

2013 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,895 mi
Last recorded92,895 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 CTS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 92,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords feathering (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 79,273 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 79,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing possible lump forming across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 72,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,029 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 67,028 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 56,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,853 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 43,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 35,515 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 35,515 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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AD53 CTS is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD53 CTS registered?

AD53 CTS is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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